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George Floyd Square’s future remains uncertain after Frey veto
George Floyd Square’s future remains uncertain as the latest efforts hit a pause after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto.  The Minneapolis City Council voted on Feb. 13 for the
Frey vetoes council plan to study pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday vetoed a City Council plan to create a pedestrian mall at the south Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd died under former police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee nearly five years ago.
Frey vetoes council move toward a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the City Council’s plan to explore building a pedestrian-only mall at George Floyd Square, the intersection where an officer killed Floyd in 2020.
Frey vetoes Minneapolis City Council's plans for George Floyd Square
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday vetoed the Minneapolis City Council’s plans to transform George Floyd Square at 38th and Chicago into a pedestrian mall. Frey’s urging the council to reconsider a flexible-open option proposed last year.
Mayor Frey vetoes City Council’s decision to delay George Floyd Square development
Last week, the City Council voted to have city staff further study a pedestrian plaza layout despite a previous survey showing it lacked support from immediate neighbors.
Mayor vetoes Minneapolis City Council's decision to delay development of George Floyd Square
Ward 9 City Council Member Jason Chavez fired back on social media, arguing the mayor has never reckoned with the trauma that the community has faced.
George Floyd Square pedestrian mall idea vetoed
Nearly five years since the murder of George Floyd, Minneapolis leaders are still considering what to do with the area surrounding where it occurred. Most recently, Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed a proposal that would create a pedestrian mall,
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Minnesota under threat after Trump Justice Department sues ‘sanctuary’ states Illinois and New York
The Twin Cities, and even some counties, could face the Justice Department's ire over 'sanctuary' policies around immigration ...
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Mayoral candidates criticise Frey over budget veto
The 2025 Minneapolis mayoral candidates attacked incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey’s decision to veto the 2025 budget passed by the council Tuesday. Frey vetoed the around $1.9 billion budget on ...
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey emphasizes support of the Latino community and businesses
Due to the Trump Administration’s crackdown on immigration, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey today emphasized supporting the ...
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When another city’s skyline mistakenly appears in a Minnesota campaign or recruitment ad, it’s most likely not intentional
Simple production errors are likely to blame for at least three screwups involving Minnesota candidates or organizations in recent years.
Ukrainian American Center honoring those lost in war as conflict reaches 3-year milestone
Traditional music was part of a somber and uniting event inside a packed auditorium. The Ukrainian American Center in ...
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Mayor Frey shares dad jokes at Downtown Council meeting [RAW]
At the Minneapolis Downtown Council's annual meeting, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says a few dad jobs as he talks about the ...
Minneapolis City Council Member Jamal Osman entangled in fraud trial
An investigator said Osman operated the nonprofit Stigma-Free as a “shell company” until it was turned over to a former aide ...